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| name = Tennant McVea
| name = Tennant McVea
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| fullname = James Tennant McVea
| fullname = James Tennant McVea
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=y|1988|1|20}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=y|1988|1|20}}
| birth_place = [[Newtownards]], [[Northern Ireland]]
| birth_place = [[Ballybeen]], [[Northern Ireland]]
| height = {{height|ft=6|in=3}}
| height =
| position = [[Defender (association football)|Centre Back]]
| position = [[Defender (association football)|Centre Back]]
| currentclub = [[Virginia Beach City FC]]
| currentclub = [[Lionsbridge FC]]
| clubnumber =
| clubnumber =
| youthyears1 =
| youthyears1 =
| youthclubs1 = [[Dungoyne Boys]]
| youthclubs1 =
| youthyears2 = 2006–2009
| collegeyears1 = 2006–2009
| youthclubs2 = [[Loyola University Maryland|Loyola Greyhounds]]
| college1 = [[Loyola Greyhounds men's soccer|Loyola Greyhounds]]
| years1 = 2006
| years1 = 2006
| clubs1 = [[Ards F.C.|Ards]]
| clubs1 = [[Ards F.C.]]
| caps1 = 23
| caps1 = 23
| goals1 = 0
| goals1 = 0
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| caps2 = 20
| caps2 = 20
| goals2 = 2
| goals2 = 2
| years3 = 2010–2011
| years3 = 2010
| clubs3 = [[FC Lahti]]
| clubs3 = [[FC Lahti]]
| caps3 = 42
| caps3 = 26
| goals3 = 0
| goals3 = 0
| years4 = 2011-2012
| years4 = 2011–2012
| clubs4 = [[Norfolk SharX]] (indoor)
| clubs4 = [[Norfolk SharX]] (indoor)
| caps4 = 20
| caps4 = 20
| goals4 = 2
| goals4 = 2
| years5 = 2014–2017
| clubs5 = [[Virginia Beach City FC]]
| caps5 =
| goals5 =
| years6 = 2018–2023
| clubs6 = [[Lionsbridge FC]]
| caps6 = 52
| goals6 = 2
| nationalyears1 = 2006
| nationalyears1 = 2006
| nationalteam1 = [[Northern Ireland national under-19 football team|Northern Ireland U19]]
| nationalteam1 = [[Northern Ireland national under-19 football team|Northern Ireland U19]]
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| nationalteam2 = [[Northern Ireland national under-19 football team|Northern Ireland U18]]
| nationalteam2 = [[Northern Ireland national under-19 football team|Northern Ireland U18]]
| nationalcaps2 = 3
| nationalcaps2 = 3
| nationalgoals2 =
| nationalgoals2 =
| nationalyears3 = 2005-2006
| nationalyears3 = 2005–2006
| nationalteam3 = Northern Ireland U18 Schools
| nationalteam3 = Northern Ireland U18 Schools
| nationalcaps3 = 3
| nationalcaps3 = 3
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| nationalcaps4 = 1
| nationalcaps4 = 1
| nationalgoals4 =
| nationalgoals4 =
| manageryears1 = 2008–2009
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| medaltemplates =
| managerclubs1 = [[Fredericksburg Gunners]] Youth
| pcupdate = 15 July 2010
| manageryears2 = 2011
| managerclubs2 = Northern Ireland U18 Schools (asst.)
| manageryears3 = 2012
| managerclubs3 = Beach FC Youth
| manageryears4 = 2013–2015
| managerclubs4 = [[Old Dominion Monarchs soccer|Old Dominion Monarchs]] (asst.)
| manageryears5 = 2016
| managerclubs5 = [[Elon Phoenix men's soccer|Elon Phoenix]] (asst.)
| manageryears6 = 2017–2024
| managerclubs6 = Old Dominion Monarchs (assoc. head coach)
| manageryears7 = 2024–
| managerclubs7 = Old Dominion Monarchs
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| medaltemplates =
| club-update = 11 May 2020
| ntupdate =
| ntupdate =
}}
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'''James Tennant McVea''' (born 20 January 1988 in [[Newtownards]]) is a Northern Irish footballer, currently playing for [[Virginia Beach City FC]] of the [[National Premier Soccer League]].
'''James Tennant McVea''' (born 20 January 1988, in [[Ballybeen]]) is a Northern Irish former footballer, and manager. He has served as head coach for [[Old Dominion Monarchs soccer|Old Dominion University]] men's soccer team since 2024.


==Career==
==Career==

===Early career in Northern Ireland===
===Early career in Northern Ireland===
McVea played youth football for [[Ards FC]] in 2004. While at Ards, he made multiple international appearances for Northern Ireland at U17, U18, and U19 levels.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2012-02-14 |title=Ards Football Club - Club Honours |url=http://www.ardsfc.co.uk/honours.htm |access-date=2024-06-30 |website=web.archive.org |archive-date=14 February 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120214131556/http://www.ardsfc.co.uk/honours.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref> McVea moved to the United States to attend and play [[College soccer in the United States|college soccer]] at [[Loyola University Maryland]], after being scouted by the then-coach for the [[Loyola Greyhounds men's soccer|Greyhounds]], [[Mark Mettrick]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 12, 2020 |title=Former Irish League star Tennant McVea building a coaching career in America |url=https://www.newsletter.co.uk/sport/football/northern-ireland/former-irish-league-star-tennant-mcvea-building-a-coaching-career-in-america-3065823 |access-date=June 30, 2024 |website=NewsLetter |archive-date=30 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240630141730/https://www.newsletter.co.uk/sport/football/northern-ireland/former-irish-league-star-tennant-mcvea-building-a-coaching-career-in-america-3065823 |url-status=live }}</ref>
McVea played youth football for Dungoyne Boys before moving to [[Ards FC|Ards]] in 2004 where he made 23 appearances for the senior team. While at Ards he made multiple international appearances for Northern Ireland at U17, U18 and U19 levels. McVea attended Regent House Grammar School before moving to the United States to attend and play [[college soccer]] at [[Loyola University Maryland]].


===College===
===College===
McVea played four years at Loyola; in his freshman season he was named to the MAAC All-Rookie, and MAAC Second Team squad. His sophomore year he was named the MAAC Defensive Player of the Year, and earned spots on the league First Team, and the NSCAA/adidas All-North Atlantic Regional first team. In his Junior year he was again named MAAC Defensive Player of the Year, MAAC First Team and the NSCAA/ adidas All North Atlantic Region first team but was also awarded NSCAA/ adidas 1st Team All American honors and was named to the MAC Hermann Trophy watch list. As a senior McVea was again on the MAC Hermann Trophy watch list and was named MAAC Defensive Player of the Year for a third straight year making him the first player to receive the accolade in 3 consecutive seasons. He was also a MAAC First Team selection, NSCAA/ adidas All North Atlantic Region first team selection, and was nominated for the prestigious [[Lowe's Senior CLASS Award]]
McVea played for four years at Loyola. In his freshman season, he was named to the [[Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference]] (MAAC) All-Rookie, and MAAC Second Team squad. He was named the MAAC Defensive Player of the Year, and earned spots on the league First Team, and the NSCAA/adidas North Atlantic Regional first team in his sophomore year.

.<ref>[http://www.loyolagreyhounds.com/sports/m-soccer/spec-rel/111607aab.html]</ref><ref>[http://www.seniorclassaward.com/athletes/tennant_mcvea/]</ref> He finished his college career having played 83 games for the Greyhounds, with 6 goals and 2 assists to his name.
In his Junior year he was again named MAAC Defensive Player of the Year, MAAC First Team, and the NSCAA/adidas North Atlantic Region first team but was also awarded NSCAA/adidas 1st Team All-American honors, and was named to the [[Hermann Trophy|MAC Hermann Trophy]] watch list.

As a senior, McVea was again on the MAC Hermann Trophy watch list and was named MAAC Defensive Player of the Year for a third straight year, making him the first player to receive the accolade in 3 consecutive seasons.{{Citation needed|date=June 2024}} He was also a MAAC First Team selection, NSCAA/adidas North Atlantic Region first team selection, and was nominated for the prestigious [[Lowe's Senior CLASS Award]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.loyolagreyhounds.com/sports/m-soccer/spec-rel/111607aab.html |title=Tennant McVea Named MAAC Defensive Player of the Year; Phil Bannister Rookie of the Year - Official Athletics Site of Loyola University Maryland |access-date=12 May 2010 |archive-date=13 July 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110713235910/http://www.loyolagreyhounds.com/sports/m-soccer/spec-rel/111607aab.html |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.seniorclassaward.com/athletes/tennant_mcvea/|title=Tennant McVea &#124; Men's Soccer 2009 &#124; Senior CLASS Award|access-date=12 May 2010|archive-date=7 November 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091107204525/http://www.seniorclassaward.com/athletes/tennant_mcvea/|url-status=live}}</ref> He finished his college career having played 83 games for the Greyhounds, with 6 goals and 2 assists to his name. He was named to the MAAC 40th Anniversary Men's Soccer Team on September 1, 2020.<ref>[https://maacsports.com/news/2020/9/1/maac-announces-40th-anniversary-mens-soccer-team.aspx "MAAC Announces 40th Anniversary Men's Soccer Team," Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC), Tuesday, September 1, 2020.] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200908051430/https://maacsports.com/news/2020/9/1/maac-announces-40th-anniversary-mens-soccer-team.aspx |date=8 September 2020 }} Retrieved September 8, 2020</ref>


===Professional===
===Professional===
McVea turned professional in 2010 when he signed to play for [[FC Lahti]] in the [[Veikkausliiga]].<ref>[http://www.loyolagreyhounds.com/sports/m-soccer/spec-rel/040210aaa.html]</ref> He made his professional debut on April 17, 2010 in the team's 2010 season opener against [[FF Jaro]].<ref>http://www.fclahti.fi/index.php?page=uutisarkisto&news_id=313</ref>
McVea turned professional in 2010 when he signed to play in Finland for [[FC Lahti]] in the [[Veikkausliiga]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.loyolagreyhounds.com/sports/m-soccer/spec-rel/040210aaa.html |title=McVea Signs Pro Soccer Contract In Finland - Official Athletics Site of Loyola University Maryland |website=www.loyolagreyhounds.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110713235914/http://www.loyolagreyhounds.com/sports/m-soccer/spec-rel/040210aaa.html |archive-date=2011-07-13}}</ref> He made his professional debut on April 17, 2010, in the team's 2010 season opener against [[FF Jaro]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fclahti.fi/index.php?page=uutisarkisto&news_id=313 |title=FC Lahti - Uutisarkisto |accessdate=2010-05-12 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716065057/http://www.fclahti.fi/index.php?page=uutisarkisto&news_id=313 |archivedate=2011-07-16 }}</ref>


McVae returned to the US to play for the now-defunct [[Norfolk SharX]] of the [[Major Indoor Soccer League (2008–2014)|Major Indoor Soccer League]] in the 2011/2012 season.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2012-03-24 |title=NORFOLK SHARX ROSTER 2011-2012 - Norfolk Sharx |url=http://www.norfolksharx.com/Team/sharxplayers/index_E.html |access-date=2024-06-30 |website=web.archive.org |archive-date=24 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120324084032/http://www.norfolksharx.com/Team/sharxplayers/index_E.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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==Personal==

McVea graduated from Loyola University in Maryland with a degree in Advertising and Public Relations. He also minored in Business Administration.
=== Coaching ===
In 2011, McVea served as assistant coach of the Northern Ireland Schools Football Association in [[Belfast]] before returning to the US.

McVea then went on to served as an assistant coach for the [[Old Dominion Monarchs men's soccer]] team from 2013-2015, including during the team's [[Conference USA men's soccer tournament|2014 Conference USA championship]] run. McVea left to serve as assistant coach to the [[Elon Phoenix men's soccer|Elon University men's soccer]] team for the 2016 season, but returned to ODU in 2017 as associate coach.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tennant McVea |url=https://odusports.com/staff/tennant-mcvea |access-date=2024-06-30 |website=Old Dominion Athletics |language=en-US |archive-date=30 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240630141731/https://odusports.com/staff/tennant-mcvea |url-status=live }}</ref> McVea was named head coach of the ODU team in 2023, following the retirement of long-time coach Alan Dawson.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Alan Dawson To Retire At End Of 2023 Season, Tennant McVea Named Next Head Coach |url=https://odusports.com/news/2023/08/15/alan-dawson-to-retire-at-end-of-2023-season-tennant-mcvea-named-next-head-coach |access-date=2024-06-30 |website=Old Dominion Athletics |language=en-US |archive-date=30 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240630141731/https://odusports.com/news/2023/08/15/alan-dawson-to-retire-at-end-of-2023-season-tennant-mcvea-named-next-head-coach |url-status=live }}</ref>

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== Personal life ==
McVea graduated from Loyalo in 2009 with a degree in [[public relations]]. He lives in [[Virginia Beach, Virginia]] with his wife and two kids.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tennant McVea |url=https://odusports.com/staff/tennant-mcvea |access-date=2024-06-30 |website=Old Dominion Athletics |language=en-US |archive-date=30 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240630141731/https://odusports.com/staff/tennant-mcvea |url-status=live }}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.loyolagreyhounds.com/sports/m-soccer/mtt/mcvea_tennant00.html Loyola bio]
*[http://www.loyolagreyhounds.com/sports/m-soccer/mtt/mcvea_tennant00.html Loyola bio] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110713235746/http://www.loyolagreyhounds.com/sports/m-soccer/mtt/mcvea_tennant00.html |date=13 July 2011 }}
*[http://www.fclahti.fi/index.php?mact=FCLahtiTeams,cntnt01,details,0&cntnt01player=36&cntnt01detailtemplate=&cntnt01returnid=30 Fc Lahti bio]
*[http://www.fclahti.fi/index.php?mact=FCLahtiTeams,cntnt01,details,0&cntnt01player=36&cntnt01detailtemplate=&cntnt01returnid=30 Fc Lahti bio]
*[http://www.ardsfc.co.uk/honours.htm Ards FC Club Honours]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20120214131556/http://www.ardsfc.co.uk/honours.htm Ards FC Club Honours]
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Revision as of 16:44, 2 July 2024

Tennant McVea
Personal information
Full name James Tennant McVea
Date of birth (1988-01-20) 20 January 1988 (age 36)
Place of birth Ballybeen, Northern Ireland
Position(s) Centre Back
Team information
Current team
 Lionsbridge FC
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2006–2009 Loyola Greyhounds
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2006 Ards F.C. 23 (0)
2008–2009 Fredericksburg Gunners 20 (2)
2010 FC Lahti 26 (0)
2011–2012 Norfolk SharX (indoor) 20 (2)
2014–2017 Virginia Beach City FC
2018–2023 Lionsbridge FC 52 (2)
International career
2006 Northern Ireland U19 1
2006 Northern Ireland U18 3
2005–2006 Northern Ireland U18 Schools 3
2005 Northern Ireland U17 1
Managerial career
2008–2009 Fredericksburg Gunners Youth
2011 Northern Ireland U18 Schools (asst.)
2012 Beach FC Youth
2013–2015 Old Dominion Monarchs (asst.)
2016 Elon Phoenix (asst.)
2017–2024 Old Dominion Monarchs (assoc. head coach)
2024– Old Dominion Monarchs
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11 May 2020

James Tennant McVea (born 20 January 1988, in Ballybeen) is a Northern Irish former footballer, and manager. He has served as head coach for Old Dominion University men's soccer team since 2024.

Career

Early career in Northern Ireland

McVea played youth football for Ards FC in 2004. While at Ards, he made multiple international appearances for Northern Ireland at U17, U18, and U19 levels.[1] McVea moved to the United States to attend and play college soccer at Loyola University Maryland, after being scouted by the then-coach for the Greyhounds, Mark Mettrick.[2]

College

McVea played for four years at Loyola. In his freshman season, he was named to the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) All-Rookie, and MAAC Second Team squad. He was named the MAAC Defensive Player of the Year, and earned spots on the league First Team, and the NSCAA/adidas North Atlantic Regional first team in his sophomore year.

In his Junior year he was again named MAAC Defensive Player of the Year, MAAC First Team, and the NSCAA/adidas North Atlantic Region first team but was also awarded NSCAA/adidas 1st Team All-American honors, and was named to the MAC Hermann Trophy watch list.

As a senior, McVea was again on the MAC Hermann Trophy watch list and was named MAAC Defensive Player of the Year for a third straight year, making him the first player to receive the accolade in 3 consecutive seasons.[citation needed] He was also a MAAC First Team selection, NSCAA/adidas North Atlantic Region first team selection, and was nominated for the prestigious Lowe's Senior CLASS Award.[3][4] He finished his college career having played 83 games for the Greyhounds, with 6 goals and 2 assists to his name. He was named to the MAAC 40th Anniversary Men's Soccer Team on September 1, 2020.[5]

Professional

McVea turned professional in 2010 when he signed to play in Finland for FC Lahti in the Veikkausliiga.[6] He made his professional debut on April 17, 2010, in the team's 2010 season opener against FF Jaro.[7]

McVae returned to the US to play for the now-defunct Norfolk SharX of the Major Indoor Soccer League in the 2011/2012 season.[8]

Coaching

In 2011, McVea served as assistant coach of the Northern Ireland Schools Football Association in Belfast before returning to the US.

McVea then went on to served as an assistant coach for the Old Dominion Monarchs men's soccer team from 2013-2015, including during the team's 2014 Conference USA championship run. McVea left to serve as assistant coach to the Elon University men's soccer team for the 2016 season, but returned to ODU in 2017 as associate coach.[9] McVea was named head coach of the ODU team in 2023, following the retirement of long-time coach Alan Dawson.[10]

Personal life

McVea graduated from Loyalo in 2009 with a degree in public relations. He lives in Virginia Beach, Virginia with his wife and two kids.[11]

References

  1. ^ "Ards Football Club - Club Honours". web.archive.org. 14 February 2012. Archived from the original on 14 February 2012. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  2. ^ "Former Irish League star Tennant McVea building a coaching career in America". NewsLetter. 12 December 2020. Archived from the original on 30 June 2024. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  3. ^ "Tennant McVea Named MAAC Defensive Player of the Year; Phil Bannister Rookie of the Year - Official Athletics Site of Loyola University Maryland". Archived from the original on 13 July 2011. Retrieved 12 May 2010.
  4. ^ "Tennant McVea | Men's Soccer 2009 | Senior CLASS Award". Archived from the original on 7 November 2009. Retrieved 12 May 2010.
  5. ^ "MAAC Announces 40th Anniversary Men's Soccer Team," Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC), Tuesday, September 1, 2020. Archived 8 September 2020 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved September 8, 2020
  6. ^ "McVea Signs Pro Soccer Contract In Finland - Official Athletics Site of Loyola University Maryland". www.loyolagreyhounds.com. Archived from the original on 13 July 2011.
  7. ^ "FC Lahti - Uutisarkisto". Archived from the original on 16 July 2011. Retrieved 12 May 2010.
  8. ^ "NORFOLK SHARX ROSTER 2011-2012 - Norfolk Sharx". web.archive.org. 24 March 2012. Archived from the original on 24 March 2012. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  9. ^ "Tennant McVea". Old Dominion Athletics. Archived from the original on 30 June 2024. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  10. ^ "Alan Dawson To Retire At End Of 2023 Season, Tennant McVea Named Next Head Coach". Old Dominion Athletics. Archived from the original on 30 June 2024. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  11. ^ "Tennant McVea". Old Dominion Athletics. Archived from the original on 30 June 2024. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
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